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About

Dr. Gerald Atampugre is an integrated geographer with deep interest in the spatial interactions within and between social-ecological systems. His research interest is on a range of issues around climate change adaptation, water resource management and land use/cover dynamics. He has extensive teaching and research experience through his affiliation with the University of Adelaide, Wageningen University and University of Cape Coast. He also has working knowledge of research techniques such as Geographic Information Systems, Indicator approaches (indexing), Thematic and Content Analysis, and Citizen Science. He is currently interested in climate vulnerability and adaptation dynamics in the context of social-ecological systems, particularly in semi-arid zones.

Focus & expertise

Recent activity

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Project May 2019

Population-Based Survey (PBS) in Northern Ghana, (USAID sponsored)

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Conference Jul 2018

Joint New Zealand Geographical Society and Institute of Australian Geographers conference

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Conference Sep 2016

Australian Climate Change Adaptation Research Network for Settlement and Infrastructure (ACCARNSI), Twelfth National Forum and Workshop

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Fellowship Jan 2015

Adelaide Scholarship International

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Conference Aug 2014

Ghana Geographical Association Annual Conference

Background

🎓 Education & qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Studies

The University of Adelaide

2019

Master of Science in International Development Studies

Wageningen University and Research Centre

2011

Master of Philosophy in Geography

University of Cape Coast

2009

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Geography

University of Cape Coast

2004

Career & positions

Departmental Registration & Exams Officer

Department of Geography and Regional Planning

Sep, 2020 to Aug, 2023

Teaching & projects

Transformative teaching and Learning

Teaching philosophy

Projects

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Population-Based Survey (PBS) in Northern Ghana, (USAID sponsored)

Regional Supervisor

January 2015 - Present

Engagements

📅 Conferences attended

2018 Joint New Zealand Geographical Society and Institute of Australian Geographers conference Presented a paper · The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
2016 Australian Climate Change Adaptation Research Network for Settlement and Infrastructure (ACCARNSI), Twelfth National Forum and Workshop presented a paper · The University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia
2014 International Journal of Arts and Sciences conference for academic disciplines presented a paper · Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
2009 Training Workshop by United Nations University (UNU), Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (INRA), and Centre for Development Research (ZEF) Participant · Sasakawa Center, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2014 Ghana Geographical Association Annual Conference presented a paper · Sunyani, Ghana

Honors & affiliations

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Adelaide Scholarship International
The University of Adelaide · 2015
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Netherlands Fellowship Program
NUFFIC · 2009
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DAAD Scholarship
DAAD · 2008
Member
Institute of Australian Geographers · 2018
Member
Association of American Geographers · 2015
Member
Ghana Geographical Association · 2014

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